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  • June 20, 2021 at 9:37 pm #240784
    Jeff Hooper
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      Thanks Harry and Bucaneer. I checked the front (by steering column) of the block and indeed it says “S1G” Serial number is 34,336. Thanks for the help! In all my internet research I never saw the tip of where to look for the model info.

      Hope to get her running tomorrow.

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      June 22, 2021 at 8:38 pm #240986
      Jeff Hooper
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        I removed the spark plug and sprayed some starter fluid. Got a pop. Ignition system is working.

        Sprayed some in the carb intake and it ran for 3+ seconds. Piston and valves appear to be doing their thing.

        Also added grease.

        Tomorrow I tackle the fuel system. However, the gas tank has lots of surface rust on the inside. I read something online about using E85 gas and nuts with threads, but no instructions. I assume remove the tank, add fuel and nuts, and slosh it around with access to oxygen removed? Any other ideas would be welcomed and appreciated!

        This has become a fun project!

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        June 22, 2021 at 8:51 pm #240987
        Bob Wight
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          US Member

          The E85 works good at removing sludge and varnish in the tank. I’m almost finished restoring a 1937 Champion that had a fair amount of surface rust in the tank and I just filled it with Evapo-rust and let it soak for about 12 hours. Cleaned it up real good.

          Bob

          1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
          1954 Johnson CD-11
          1955 Johnson QD-16
          1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
          1958 Johnson QD-19
          1958 Johnson FD-12
          1959 Johnson QD-20

          “Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
          "Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."

          June 22, 2021 at 9:00 pm #240991
          Jeff Hooper
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            Thank you Bobw! I will try some E85 and then Evapo-rust.

            June 23, 2021 at 12:03 am #240997
            Mumbles
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              My book says a Champion S1G with serial number 34,336 is a ’41 three horse Kingfisher single.

              Champion sure had some fancy names for their products back then!

              Champion-Models

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